Aug 16, 2015
Breaking up can be hard to do, particularly if you have been in a long term contractual relationship with a business! In times of austerity and competition, businesses are desperately keen to keep your business. It is reported that Sky TV is unwilling to let its...
Aug 14, 2015
In the Queen’s speech the government announced that it would be looking at a conciliation service to deal with late payment disputes between businesses. BIS has now announced a consultation on setting up a Small Business Commissioner to handle disputes between...
Aug 13, 2015
Holiday complaints are on the rise and in the age of social media, everyone is a reporter. Today, for example it was reported that holidaymakers complained when staff at a Turkish resort stormed the pool area with fake guns and cans of ‘fuel’. One guest...
Aug 12, 2015
Apparently Richard Branson’s top tips for success are: 1. Follow your dreams 2. Make a positive difference in the world 3. Believe in your ideas 4. Have fun and look after your team 5. Don’t give up 6. Make lots of lists 7. Get out there and do things 8....
Aug 12, 2015
Customers are increasingly complaining about difficulties in cancelling contracts, such as Sky TV. Now a frustrated BT customer claims to have been left on hold for more than 14 hours when he called to try cancelling his contract before finally hanging up. Paul...
Aug 12, 2015
Various new “ombudsmen” have trumpeted their arrival on the ADR scene recently. Consumers and businesses should be aware that these organisations will be issuing contractually binding decisions, unlike ProMediate, which offers a conciliation and mediation...
